Solid foundation laying, patience, forgiveness, learning and unlearning have been adjudged as some of the factors for successful marriages and keys in choosing the right life partner.
This was the submission of lecturers and participants at the 8th edition of Edo Muslim family forum organized by the national council of Muslim youth organisations, Edo state chapter.
Clement Oserah who was there for EBS reports that the Edo Muslim family forum is an annual event organized by the national council of Muslim youth organisations, Edo state chapter which according to the State coordinator, Mohammad Ibrahim, is aimed at building families that overcome everyday challenges of familial relationship
Guest lecturers, Maryam Mustafa-Shuaib who is a snr. lecturer, uniben who spoke on partnering in love explained that healthy partnership between couples is the compass to navigate the challenges of life and matrimony, while the chief imam of Benin City hajj camp, Harun Umar who spoke on journey of self discovery in marriage focused on singles about to marry, warming that success in marriage is built upon conscious effort to make things work as there is no ideal marriage
Hajia Maryam abdulazeez igninidu and a non Muslim, Patience Akhivbareme who spoke on their gains, said unblemished love and patience are their key takeaways
While it was agreed that there is no perfect marriage, a conscious effort in making it work is key in having a lasting marriage
